Introducing your new favorite snack or dessert: Healthy Twix Bars! These delicious treats are crafted with simple and wholesome ingredients, ready in under an hour, and perfect for vegans and those avoiding gluten.
Why You’ll Adore This Recipe:
- Crafting Healthy Twix Bars is a breeze!
- They come together in less than an hour.
- Ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings, whether stored in the fridge or freezer.
- Made with natural ingredients and zero refined sugars.
- Similar to my viral Snickers Bars, but with a Twix twist.
- This recipe is vegan, dairy-free, plant-based, gluten-free, and grain-free.
- A fantastic way to use up any almond flour you have on hand.
- Offers the indulgence of an original Twix bar without the sugar crash.
Helpful Hints and Tips:
- Roll and cut the shortbread dough repeatedly until you have about 8-9 Twix bars.
- Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake at 250°F to ensure crispy shortbread without burning.
- The shortbread is ready when it’s firm to the touch and golden brown on the edges.
- For the best date caramel, use a food processor or high-speed blender. Add a splash of water or vanilla extract if needed.
- Incorporate coconut oil to melt the chocolate. Microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring each time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use oat flour instead of almond flour?
Yes, although the texture may vary slightly. - What can I use instead of date caramel?
Regular caramel is a suitable alternative if preferred. - Can these Twix bars be stored on the counter?
Unfortunately, no. They must be refrigerated or frozen to prevent the chocolate from melting.
Healthy Twix Bars
Ingredients
Shortbread
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2.5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Date Caramel
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted and soaked in hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix almond flour, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until a dough forms. Roll the dough into a ball between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into rectangle shapes to form the base of your Twix Bars.
- Place the bars on the baking sheet and bake for 25-27 minutes until golden brown and firm. Let cool completely.
- Make the date caramel by blending soaked dates until smooth. Spread a thick layer of caramel over the shortbread and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil, coat each Twix bar, and return to the freezer to set.
- Once set, remove from the freezer and indulge!
Notes
- Roll the shortbread dough between parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shortbread is ready when firm to the touch and golden brown on the edges.
- For the best date caramel, use a food processor or high-speed blender. Add a splash of water or vanilla extract if needed.
- Incorporate coconut oil to melt the chocolate. Microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring each time.